Tony Grossi has an inside line to key Browns decision makers and the attached article is a must read for anybody who wants to know what is going through Mike Holmgren's head right now. The biggest surprise? Colt McCoy is fighting for his job. I am convinced that McCoy has a future in Cleveland but with today's NFL economics, even unproven rookie QBs who we plan to sit on the bench, have to show something to justify their salary. The problem with McCoy is that in two games he has looked quite lost. Right now the game is just too fast for him and it is tempting to management to save money but cutting ties now. Especially considering how good the top two guys have looked.
My guess is that the Browns are simply sending a signal to McCoy that he needs to have a sense of urgency. McCoy will make the team.
As the Brown Log has already pointed out, Carlton Mitchell is also on the firing line. I think the world of Mitchell's potential but to use a baseball analogy, he is a player who clearly needs a year or two in AAA ball. Whereas QB is a position in which the Browns can invest a roster spot for one year, it's not the case for receivers. If Mitchell cannot produce he will be cut loose and will have to find a spot on another NFL team or perhaps the CFL where he can work on his skills.
On the positive side, Joe Haden is clearly a winner. I was surprised during the Green Bay game at how good Haden looked returning kicks. In spite of a fantastic college career, Haden "fell to" the 7th pick in round 1 because he was relatively slow in the 40 yard dash at the combine. We all know how the Brown Log feels about using track meet data to judge if someone can play football and it looks like Haden is further evidence that football players cannot be judged only by track meet data. He may be slow on the track, but this guys recognition and guts give him that extra edge that makes him look blazing fast on a football field.
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